Bespoke Furniture Essex

From window seats to custom-built cinema sofas we can fill your space perfectly, no matter how difficult the space is, we can find the perfect bespoke solution to every one of your furniture requirements.

Built to last with a 35-year construction guarantee

Cinema Sofa

Custom Designed

This bespoke sofa unit was made for a customer from their plans and specifications. It is a modern looking sofa...

Modern Chaise Longue

35 year Construction guarantee as standard

At the Designer Sofa, we are proud of our craftsmanship and confident in our products longevity. We design and build from start to finish and with this in mind, we are confident that the end result is furniture that will last for years to come.

Such is our confidence in our build quality, we are happy to provide a 35-year construction guarantee on all our sofas and chairs. Buying from us gives you the confidence and peace of mind that your furniture is built to last.

Quality Materials Sourced From the UK

Handmade in Long Eaton

The difference between us and many companies is that we don’t use modern mass produced manufacturing techniques. We combine modern technology with the old tried and tested ways of making furniture that date back over half a century.

We put all our efforts into great designs and comfort, all our sofas are made with Wade Coil springs and hardwood frames. Each piece of our handmade furniture that leaves our factory is made individually for you.

We source as many components from local and sustainable sources as possible. The wood for the frames is from the UK (from sustainable sources). The fillings for the cushions are made in Long Eaton. The Coil seat springs are made in Long Eaton. Most of the parts are made or supplied by British companies, which are good for the planet and good for the economy. We are a UK sofa manufacture your sofa will be made in Long Eaton recognised as a centre of excellence in the furniture industry. If you want to support the British economy and get a quality corner unit, sofa or chair The Designer Sofa of Long Eaton is the place to visit.

We are proud to be a British furniture manufacturerYour next sofa could be handmade sofa from Long Eaton

Leather or Fabric?

Your sofa or chair can be upholstered in any fabric and made to any design you wish. We have a fabulous range of the latest fabrics and we are confident that you will find the fabric you are looking for.

Our team here at The Designer Sofa are always on hand to offer their expertise to help you choose your fabric, we can also provide samples.

Your Sofa Made Exactly The Way You Want It

You can choose one of our designs from our showroom or go for the bespoke option, either way you can have your sofa made exactly as you want. All of our showroom models can be changed to suit your requirements. If you have seen some furniture you like online, or have a picture, why not add the link or image file

Customer Reviews

Cheryl Cook (18th July 2019)"I have been so impressed by this company. Everyone I have spoken to has been helpful and willing to give honest feedback to ensure that the customer gets the best outcome possible. I had a sofa and two chairs recovered and they are stunning. Highly recommend Taz, Ian and their team."

Response from The Designer Sofa

"Thank you for another great review, it has made my day. I have been doing this for 40 years now and I still want every customer to be this happy, and love their new sofa. There is only one way to any job, that is the right way. Ian"

Kate (24th November 2018)"Thank you all so much. Our sofas look wonderful. I can't believe they are the same ones that left here looking so sad and old a couple of weeks ago.
You have all done a wonderful job, and everyone has been so friendly and helpful too.
I will be highly recommending you to my friends and family. Congratulations on a job very well done.
Best wishes,
Kate"

Response from The Designer Sofa

"We have not advertised for years most of our work comes from recommends. You don't need to spend loads on advertising if you make a good product that people want, they will always come back for more and send their friends and family. We have a 35Year construction guarantee, so our customers come back after 15 to 20 years to have their sofas and chairs re-upholstered.
All the best, The Designer Sofa"

Mr & Mrs Roach (5th December 2017)"We thank the team of the designer sofa in Long Eaton for the excellent service. They carried out a home visit to check the sizes of the three-piece suite, from the initial visit to the to the delivery the team were always quick to answer any questions and make sure the specifications were exactly what we wanted. We have now had the three piece suite for several weeks and we can only give the highest recommendations for the quality and service thank you to the team at the designer sofa, thank you. John"

Response from The Designer Sofa

"Thank you for calling us a team because that's what we are, we believe a team can work a lot better than a collection of individuals, everybody has to do their part from start to finish to make a good experience for you.
I really wanted to make you happy, because you told me the last two suites you have had you have been unhappy with them and this is your third attempt, that's why you have waited to do this review you because you wanted to try the furniture for a few week first to make sure he was happy. This means a lot to me Ian"

Lynn & Dave Nelson (5th February 2020)"We’re are so pleased with the workmanship and service. Our multi York sofas look amazing after being re-upholstered and altered slightly in height and seat cushion width. Ian,Taz and the boys do an amazing job. They talk you through all the work and help you decide on fabric and colors. We checked the finished sofas before delivery and could not believe they were the Sam ones. As I sit on one now writing this review I am still amazed at the transformation. The whole team are very professional and friendly. We discussed the work over coffee and chatted for ages you are treated exceptionally well.
Thank you so much it was money well spent, yes we could have bought new ones but why when these were only worn out material they frames were solid.
Collection and delivery was exceptional as we moved house in between the two, this was not a problem at all.
Once again thank you see you in another ten years. 😀"

Malcolm & Christie (5th July 2011)"We want to tell you how pleased we are with our settee and chairs. The suite has been much admired be family and friends and we are able to say we would highly recommend you.Malcolm is pleased to report his aches upon sitting for any length of time are much improved. Thank you once again for your attention to detail and excellent service."

L McDonagh (6th July 2019)"Excellent service and experience throughout. I went to the designer sofa because I'd seen several pieces of furniture online I thought were almost perfect but never something that ticked all my boxes. So I went in and showed them some pictures and from there it was all about getting the perfect chair.
I was shown the hundreds of fabrics to choose from that meet my needs in colour and resiliance, and shown and got to test the various types of cushions/fillings to decide what was most suitable for me. And then I got the opportunity to sit in a chair and ask for things like "this chair but with a deeper cushion", "the arms need to be 3 inches higher", "the back needs to be wider". Right down to the bespoke level.
I was explained the types of wood used to build the frame is hardwood and not a single creak in it. And what's better is if I ever get fed up of the fabric, I can come back and get it reupholstered, because I feel I've got a chair that's actually going to last me a lifetime as opposed to a store brought from even the most highest quality of high street stores.
I'm absolutely in love with the armchair and will definitely be going back in the future for a sofa."

Response from The Designer Sofa

"Once you have had a sofa from The Designer Sofa you will come back for more, we believe a customer is for life and not just for that sale, we will always be here to help you. This is also the reason we get so many recommendations, and people sent their family and friend to be looked after by our friendly team. Distance is not a problem we cover the whole country."

Doreen and Roy (2nd June 2016)"We are sending as promised some pictures of our `new` 3 piece suite. It is hard to believe that this is our old one re-built! You have done an absolutely marvellous job – we are delighted.
Friends who have seen it so far can`t believe what a magnificent job you have carried out and you have been such a friendly firm to deal with.
Needless to say we shall certainly recommend The Designer Sofa to anyone who wants a new suite."

Sarah Garner (2nd January 2018)"We were recommended to The Designer Sofa by a friend and was absolutely delighted with the service and help provided from start to finish. It was fantastic that we were able to have a bespoke sofa that met all our requirements where we could choose the exact size required and there was so much choice of fabric. Ian and the team have so much knowledge of upholstery and can also advise on certain aspects of the design to ensure it is exactly what you need. The quality and comfort of our new sofa is excellent! I would never buy a sofa now from anywhere else and recommend them to all my family and friends. Thank you to all the team."

Response from The Designer Sofa

"We always aim to please we are so glad you like the work we produced for you. All our sofas are made especially for each customer and we are very proud of the quality we produce which comes through in the reviews and feedback we get from our customers.
You just don't get the attention to detail and quality that we produce in the High Street shops.
Thank You
From all the Team."

Anne Bolton (28th March 2019)"The people at designer sofa are exceptional with their care and expertise but it is the quality their workmanship that is absolute first class. From the carpenter who makes the beech thro to the lady who cuts the material the upholsterers and machinist are all the top in their trade so you are going to have the most comfortable sofas that last. Mine was made exactlty as i asked, am i happy with them, you bet i am."

Response from The Designer Sofa

"When we make you a sofa in our Long Eaton Factory it is a team effort, from ordering to delivery, everyone is an expert in their part in manufacturing perfect furniture for your home.
Thank you for recognizing the work and effort that has gone into producing your furniture. Rest assured when you have a sofa from The Designer Sofa it will be just what you have always wanted, and with a coil spring unit and a beech hardwood frame, it will stay comfortable for years to come.
Best Wishes
All the Team"

Mr & Mrs Moon (28th September 2018)"We enjoyed the friendly and helpful approach to the process of reupholstering our 20+ year old suite which has been transformed and looks very much as if it will last us yet another 20 years. The care taken at every stage from quote to delivery was exemplary and we'd most certainly recommend the Designer Sofa team to anyone looking to revive a tired sofa or chair."

Response from The Designer Sofa

"Thank very much for your feedback, and it is reviews like this that make it all worthwhile.
We are a family firm that treats people how we would like to be treated, from walking through the door for the first time, to coming to see your finished work before we deliver it to you.
We ask all or customer to visit us when their work is compleated, whether is new or re-upholstery, to have a look and to make sure the work has been carried out to a high standard and they are happy before the balance is paid. Nothing is ever delivered to you unless it is 100%, we want you to be happy with the finished work.
From all the team."